Eric Johnson Email & Phone Number

United States

Highly effective teacher leading a class of junior and senior high school students. Design curriculum, create and implement lesson plans educating students on the concepts and techniques inherent to good design. Educate students in the use of the Adobe Creative Suite and the associated hardware. Promote the use of graphic design principles in the creation of designs, portfolios, and products. Prepare students for the realities of professional life interviewing and working as a designer.

Manage visual and artistic projects for clients. Devise original, engaging designs and visual assets for the entertainment and nightlife industries. Create original illustrations and paintings for businesses and individuals. Consult on installation, acquisition, and handling of art.

North Creek, New York, United States

Advise clients in the Theatrical Lighting and Event Production industries. Involved in account management, prospecting, product recommendations, and organizing deliveries.

South Glens Falls

Lead a team of seven professionals in developing the area’s premier gaming location. Set employee schedules and goals. Develop and implement branding guidelines, merchandise, and promotional materials/advertisements. Plan, advertise, and run myriad events drawing in new customers. Foster a positive, inclusive environment and retail experience yielding loyalty to the store’s community and brand. Identify and develop new revenue streams providing consistent annual sales growth. Negotiate with wholesale distributors and services to obtain premium products and control costs.

Glens Falls, New York Area

Generated leads and met with potential clients to assess design needs and outline branding projects. Worked directly with the lead designer to pitch designs and products to clients. Handled a variety of design, photography, and editing tasks.

Maintained business relationships with hundreds of clients in the paintball industry. Took initiative to generate leads and land new clients. Increased sales through in-depth knowledge of product applications, industry specific concerns, and investigating customer needs. Involved in account management, sales and production forecasting, organizing deliveries, and event planning.

Fort Edward, New York

Co-taught a class of thirty high school students. Instructed students in the use of the Adobe Creative Suite and the associated hardware. Promoted the use of sound design principles in the creation of portfolios and product designs.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Illustration

Activities and Societies: Student Government (Representative for Illustration), Residence Life (Assistant Area Coordinator/ Senior RA).

Regents

Activities and Societies: Varsity Bowling, Chess Club, Peer Tutoring, Chorus